Lot 2029
Nero. Æ Sestertius (32.42 g), AD 54-68. Rome, AD 64. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero left. Reverse: S C across field, statuary group of the emperor in quadriga flanked by Victory and Pax atop triumphal arch; at cornices, soldiers or torch bearers; in side niche of arch, statue of Mars holding spear. RIC 148; WCN 117; BN 292; BMC 188. Reddish-brown deposits over green patina. Interesting contemporary Damnatio defacement. Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500
Purchased privately from H. Berk, includes his ticket.
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